Queensland Day 2 - Brisbane City

Day 2 - 22052016

 After a somehow good rest, I woke up with a morning view of Brisbane city.  It was my only day for shopping, so there i go for my shopping. Where else ? I could spent few hours just in Target.

                                                  
Mexico's fastfood for brunch ! Awesome burrito an churros and corn chips.

                                                       Target off Meyer's Center.

 After 1 round walking in Target, my basket was full and the cleared.. And then 2nd round again and cleared and 3rd round and cleared.

I went back to the apartment to get some rest first.  After the short rest, i went to find the story bridge.

 I chanced about Friday's. It was awesome, love the lighted trees and the live band with a glass of wine.

While walking back to the apartment, I suddenly goggle and i realised that i have passed the buffalo restaurant...

The waitress told me one portion was quite big and 2 portions might be quite big for me to finish alone. So i have to chose, so i chose the buffalo wings with sweet potatoes fries.

Queensland Day 1 - Brisbane City

Since I was travelling alone, I needed a place to be comfortable and safe and affortable. I have researc quite a few hotels and airbnb. I felt that the most appropriate place was Celine's home located in Meriton Serviced Apartment - https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/9216882

We had arranged to meet at Roma Street Station when I reach so that she can bring me up. The location was great , 2 min walk from Roma street, 10 min to queen street and 20 min to south bank. The location of the apartment is at a quiet and safe area, the security of apartment was good. The apartment offers an amazing sunrise view the night view is fascinating. Celine is a great and accommodating host and has assisted me with an additional night as my trip was cancelled. It was a pity that I did not have time to practice yoga with her. Highly recommended for female travellers who need comfort and accessibility.

After the morning chit chat, I decided to join her to the Davies Park Market at Brisbane's west end. This is about 30min walk from Celine's place. I love to take a stroll to the market and see what they have to offer in the market.

I came across the handmade soap, the whole process actually took one year to complete. I bought 3 of the handmade soaps.

 We actually bought some food and sat down by the grass patch to have our meal. The rosti was so popular that most of the food i wanted was sold out or you have to wait for very long.

After the market, Celine and I head to lulelemon off James St(Fortitude Valley). I bought the black tote to replace my gym bag since i am going to start to work in Suntec.

I really needed a short rest, so i went back to the apartment to nap. Thereafter i went out to the west end via South bank to have my dinner. It was really a nice night view, taken by truly yours.

I sat by the south bank for a while just to enjoy the weather and the night view.

Little Greek Taverna
1 Browning Street, West End, (07) 3255 2215, littlegreektaverna.com.au


KO - didnt rest properly for the last few days at 2200hrs Brisbane timing.

Flying to Brisbane International Airport

20 May 2016

Since i have limited leave, and we have to shift to new office. I was still working on the day I was departing for Brisbane. I still took a bus back home and bath before going the airport.

I never have the chance to use the Plaza Premium lounge. Despite the tight schedule, I was able to use the lounge for a quick meal with comfort.

 It was really comfortable in the lounge, with a light meal before the flight. I wish i had more time to enjoy in the lounge. Maybe next time, since I was one of the last 12 people to board the plane.

 I have requested for the left window seats because the last time, it has an amazing view in the sky while going to Gold Coast.

 I sat Qantas back in 2007, and i didnt like their service flow. The food was edible but not tasty. The ride was comfortable towards Brisbane.

After 7 hours of flight, I finally reach Brisbane International Airport !

 
I did some research and chose to take airtrain to the CBD area. You can book the airtrain online 7 days before and get a discount of the total price.

It takes about 25 mins for me to reach Roma street from the International Airport. I did not rest on the plane earlier hence i dozed off in the airtrain.

Queensland Trip

I been busy for the last few months.

I was given a new accounts which kept me very occupied and busy from Nov 2015 till almost now. Even thought things are settling down, i was given new account and new accounts because 2 people have

Back in Feb, when i came back from Bali, I felt lost, i didn't have a goal.. I mean a travel goal, i have nothing to look forward to... I start sourcing on where i should go, but i couldn't pinpoint. I eventually somehow stream down to Morocco, Taiwan and Brisbane.

I went to library to borrow book for my research. I wanted to go to Morocco, but the next day i seem to change my mind again and i wanted to go to Queensland.I goggle quite a few blog online, and it always blogs on the standards 5 days at Gold Coast/Brisbane to sea world theme park and Currumbin Sanctuary Wildlife. I mean seriously, i spent 8 nights just at Gold Coast and i had no time to go to the mentioned 2 places and they always complained that Brisbane is a boring place ( which I disagreed).

At one of the terrible working day in March, I went out of my manager's room, went directly to my PC and booked my air ticket.

I have decided on the Qantas due to the following reason :
 1) It was the most affordable ( 10 weeks before departure date ) non-budget airline for direct flight    to Brisbane.
 2) I might be able to use it to accumulate my Cathay Pacific mileage.
 3) I am really afraid to bump into my ex who is working for SQ.

I am not a professional blogger, but i hope that by sharing my travel experience, people who is looking more than the standard 5 days OOL/BNE trip can have more choices and options when doing their research. This trip is catered to my own preference.

Firstly, I wanted to travel down to Sunshine Coast which is 2 hours away from brisbane city. Based on research, you might be able to do some surfing, horse riding, trekking or Stand Up Yoga. Since the class is not available when i am there. I gave up that option of going to Sunshine coast.

I usually travelled around Queensland but would sleep over at Brisbane CBD, hence my travel itinerary are as follow :

1st and 2nd day - Shopping and sightseeing at Brisbane - Queen st and south bank.
Day 1 - Queensland Day 1 - Brisbane City 
Day 2 - Queensland Day 2 - Brisbane City
3rd to 5th day - 3 days Great Barrier Reef tour
6th day - It was supposed to be a 2 days Moretan island tour but due to insufficient people signing up. I have to opt for the 1 day tour.
7th day - Impromptu surfing to Gold Coast
8th - Wanderlust mindful trithalon


I am hoping that I have more time to post the itinerary in details.

January 2016

04012016
Bb, I been missing you, I hope you know I am doing ok but I miss u A lot.. I finished worked at 7pm on MondY even when my manager is not around .. The new accounts been giving me busy ... I missed my abt class ...so I went to Bc classes at 1950, made myself work really hard , making the sweat to drop on the floor ... 9/730 and I still haven heard from you... U been online late in Tucson time but I have no idea what is going on ... I hope is because u haven settle down ... Or is a long time u been planning to never msg once u reach...


I read a book last few days , it seem that me you so called affair is to test your market value .... Cause things doesn't work out at home ...

Bb,I know I am not suppose to cry ... I tried for one week, absence of your message making me very hard to go thru it ... I don't even feel ur love.. So I was one sided .... I tried to numb myself, work , gym and sleep ... 9 classes but still , I miss u almost ever minute ....  I cried almost like shit again since I came back from gym cause I really miss u.. Your voice, your shoulder , your message ...

I don't know if you ever will get to see this ... I just wanna tell you how much I love you despite you not loving me cause I don't wanna have any regret ...  I know you wanted your old life without me , you loved your kids and most likely with her too... Time and time again, proven no matter how far you are from me and how long you mia from me , I still loved you and I miss you right from the bottom from my heart...I don't what it is that make me love you so much and hard.  You are the first man I ever wanted so badly , but ur kids need you... I have to sacrifice my love for you, hide and be quiet , to love you silently and from afar. Your are also the first man who left me , and I have to hold up strong and have never thought of loving another person again for now ... My love for u surpasses my air steward ex. I am probably just ur fwb , but u know everything time I am with you, my heart is always at peace even I flutter for you... You make me smile just by thinking of you .. Our teasing to each other, our laughter and how much u know me ... It aches so many times that I cannot cry , many times I wish that my body will ache instead of my heart.. Bb, never happen , my body refused to ache , my heart is so sour....


060116
Day 12 I think , wanted to go body pump. While preparing , boss came out. And I left office at 2000hrs. Trying not to miss u ... Pretending everything is fine. Hate to realise u never loved me at all.
D-day - 27122015
I was so heartbroken when I didn't even hear from you. Finally, after few droplets of tears, your name appeared on my phone. The normal iPhone ringing sound so wonderful and magical.

You came , and when you lie down and say you are just here to say Goodbye. My tears have been flowing non stop. Past 40 hours , I haven been a gold fish..I tears as I kiss you cause I gonna miss you so much ..

Did I see that teary eyes of yours ? Bb , did u ever love me before ? Have you really want me by your side ? Will you always loved me ?

When all my friends left and I am Alone, I just can't controlled my tears...I knew I can't go to airport, it make things difficult for u .... And maybe seeing me tears so badly for u ; u will feel bad ?

I am trying to be strong, but I need your love to be strong ..For the last 2 months was hell , I know we didn't know each other that long, but it peace love comfort when I am with u. It will take a very long long time for me . But I don't wanna forget and I can't

08/01/16
Went to zumba , then hatha yoga then breathing and medication... Was in gym from 1820 to 2200hrs. Brought back work so that I don't need to OT and can go gym, and don't need to go back during weekend ...  Practicing.. Thinking if I should go army , study insurance related course or take some sports instructor course like yoga or body combat

2016 #jqchallenge

It has been a while..... Is 09 April 2016 and i realise i didnt update my blog for almost 3 months... I wanted to pen my thoughts and events but i guess I was too tired or not motivated to do anything.

The last quarter was quite tough, and being alone didn't make thing exactly easy. When you tried to bury things you cared for the most and you work and work and after work is gym so that you can reach home real tired and not think of others things.. Somehow, sometimes it works, sometimes i get really teary...

Him suddenly messaging didnt make things more dramatic. While contemplating to delete my Line apps, he had to message after mia for 2 months... I most likely get so stress up, I ended up having fever and gastric......  Yes, i still love you alot.... Just like very words that  I told you, it was the truth, unlike you.... I just dont have the romantic feel with anybody after you left and i dont wanna to be involve romantically.. Probably, this will be my sabbatical from love other people.......

While I can do now, is to love myself, just like how i wish other people will love me... While i prefer not to be alone, I can only try to make myself happy.  I indulge food and drinks. I workout like crazy..
After 4 year of rebound after justin,i finally "found" someone that i am crazy with, really just want to love him with my whole heart. Guess what, my love was thrown away like a junk and stamp over and over. I wonder will I ever be in love again...

2 weeks ago, i finally chop off my hair again.. I just want to restart my life.....Is not so motivating when you know there is no one back there to support you... I have to do lots of self-talking.... Need to lose some weight for Queensland, and hopefully lose some during the trip... Cant wait for my holiday...